SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR – MĀORI (Wellington)
· Strengthen practical engagement with Māori communities and iwi
· Lead the development and implementation of Māori strategy
· Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do
Ko wai mātou | About us
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is the largest state-funded school in Aotearoa, supporting up to 24,000 ākonga at any given time. It provides personalised, flexible learning programmes across early childhood, primary, and secondary education, including NCEA Levels 1–3, with a strong focus on young adult and adult ākonga. Its kaimahi are based across the country, with three-quarters working as Kaiako.
The vision of Te Kura is to empower ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, enabling them to become engaged, confident members of their whānau and communities.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Senior Strategic Advisor – Māori will contribute to strengthening engagement with Māori communities and supporting improved outcomes for Māori ākonga across Te Kura. The role supports the development and implementation of Māori strategy and works alongside the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, and leaders across the organisation to ensure Māori perspectives are reflected in planning, policy, curriculum, and communications.
Engagement with Māori communities is a central part of the role. You will build strong and constructive relationships with iwi, hapū, whānau, Māori education providers, and wider community networks to help ensure Te Kura remains connected to the communities it serves. Internally, you will support leaders and teams to grow their capability and confidence when engaging with Māori communities and incorporating Māori perspectives into their work.
The role also supports monitoring progress and maintaining clear reporting on outcomes, helping the organisation track performance, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen delivery for ākonga.
This role suits someone with strong cultural knowledge, strategic capability, and a commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes for learners and communities.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
The ideal candidate will have:
· Professional grounding in te ao Māori, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and mātauranga Māori
· Experience in leading strategic Māori initiatives in education, iwi, public sector, or a related context
· Proven ability to build trust and enduring partnerships with Māori communities, and to navigate diverse Māori perspectives
· Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in education
· Ability to influence at senior levels, with excellent communication and relationship management skills
· Experience designing or contributing to monitoring and evaluation frameworks
KA KATI NGĀ TONO/ APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday, 6th April 2026
MŌ TE TONO, MŌ TE TIROTIRO TĀTAI TŪRANGA / APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION: www.jacksonstone.co.nz
